By KATIE LACKEY, Sports Editor
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University cross-country teams competed at the Great American Conference Championship Meet on Oct. 22 at the Silverado Golf Course in Durant.
The meet was hosted by Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Both the mens’ and womens’ Great American Conference Championships went to East Central University.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University women’s team finished 10 overall in the meet. Renee Contreras finished 16 place, which earned her Second Team All Conference honors. Her time on the five-kilometer course was 19:20. Her time broke the Northwestern Oklahoma State University record for the second time this season.
Clara O’Connor was the second Ranger to finish with a 21:37. Following O’Connor was Rebecca Black with a 22:05 on the course. Rounding out the women’s team was Lexi Hastings, who ran a 24:47 and Capri Gahr with a 25:07.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University men’s team finished fifth overall at the meet. Seth Maston, who led the men’s team, ran a 29:50 on the eight-kilometer course. Following Maston, Manuel Reyes finished with a 32:06. Brandon Widner crossed the finish line at 32:29. His team Parker Osborn was close behind as he finished the race with a 32:39. Thomas Decker ran a 34:29, while Ian Licea rounded out the Northwestern State University men’s team with a finish time of 34:47.